Explained | What is Apple’s new child safety feature and why is it criticised?
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Apple’s new child safety feature is a litmus test for the privacy flag-bearer
On August 5, Apple announced a new feature to limit spread of sexually explicit images involving children. It will soon be introduced in iMessage app, iOS and iPadOS, and Siri. The tech giant notes that the feature will protect “children from predators”, and that it was developed in collaboration with child safety experts. (Subscribe to our Today's Cache newsletter for a quick snapshot of top 5 tech stories. Click to subscribe for free.) The Cupertino-based company noted its sensitive image-limiting feature will help law enforcement agencies in criminal investigations. For a company that famously stood up to the FBI’s demand in 2016 to unlock one the shooter’s phone, this is a big move.
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